Senior Reporter
What’s the role?
Identify and develop stories across a range of topics that are relevant and engaging for the local and wider Far North community
Produce engaging, accurate, and clean copy
Develop stories from the concept stage to their digital publication
Drive subscription growth for the digital masthead and increase traffic to the website
Lead and inspire digital content through story development of the highest quality
Use data analytics to find new trends and track what content is performing online. Use that information to deliver stories that inspire, inform and engage the community
Build genuine connections across local businesses, sports teams, political leaders, families and citizens
Harness the many storytelling tools that digital has to offer (interactives, video, graphics)
Who are you?
Previous writing and newsroom experience would be ideal
Ideally you already have a network from the local community or be prepared to live in one of the most idyllic locations in Australia
Fantastic interviewing skills and a natural curiosity that drives you to discover the stories that will make an impact
A stickler for detail and excellent spelling and grammar
SEO and social media experience an advantage
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
Passionate about advocating and being the voice of the local community
News Benefits
News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition
Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
Giving back - Make a difference to our communities.
Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms